Brooks Lee Opens Season on Injured List Due to Back Injury

Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee will start the season on the injured list due to lower back tightness, a recurring issue that has previously sidelined him for significant time. Lee expressed disappointment about the injury, which he believes is less severe than past problems, describing it as muscular rather than disk-related. His absence, along with that of fellow infielder Royce Lewis, who is out with a hamstring strain, leaves the Twins needing to fill two key infield positions for the upcoming season opener. Expected replacements include José Miranda and Edouard Julien, who have shown varying levels of performance in the past. The Twins face challenges with their infield depth, but they have capable players ready to step in. The team hopes both Lee and Lewis will return quickly to reinforce the lineup.